{"product_id":"1836-united-states-gobrecht-dollar-high-relief-original-strike-silver-coin","title":"1836 United States Gobrecht Dollar High Relief Original Strike Silver Coin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eA Landmark of Early American Coinage History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eDiscover one of the most iconic and historically significant silver coins in United States numismatics — the 1836 Gobrecht Dollar, designed by Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht. This early striking represents the transition of American coinage into a new artistic era, introducing the elegant Seated Liberty design that would define U.S. silver coins for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eStruck in extremely limited numbers at the Philadelphia Mint, this piece reflects the experimental and high-relief nature of early production strikes, making it one of the most desirable early American silver dollars among advanced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eHighly Important Early U.S. Silver Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eThe 1836 Gobrecht Dollar is widely regarded as a pattern and early circulation trial issue. Its striking artistry, combined with extremely low survival numbers and multiple die variations, makes it a cornerstone piece in U.S. numismatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eCollectors value this coin for its historical importance, artistic execution, and its role in shaping later American coin designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gph4c2\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eHistoric First Era Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the earliest modern U.S. silver dollar patterns after a long minting gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10dl2ym\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eDesigned by Christian Gobrecht:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s2469\" data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eHigh Relief Artistic Striking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early production strikes display strong sculptural depth and detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yug8uu\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eSeated Liberty Design Introduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e A foundational design used across U.S. coinage for decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mqhkw0\" data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eExtremely Limited Original Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only a very small number of original 1836 strikes exist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b3sftx\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eHighly Collectible Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most studied and sought-after early U.S. silver coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10krhwj\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield marked “LIBERTY” and a Liberty pole, representing strength and freedom. Early examples often show no surrounding stars, emphasizing a clean, medal-like presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ptiqmk\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soaring eagle in flight, symbolizing national ambition and growth, surrounded by a field of stars representing the expanding United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jmkw38\" data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eEngraving Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly detailed relief work showcasing classical sculptural influence and early Mint experimentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v7aamx\" data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wfogup\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1836\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pphzia\" data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Dollar (Silver Dollar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xk7dhg\" data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Gobrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s8qdxv\" data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nzjicn\" data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver (approx. 89–90% depending on issue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1phwpeq\" data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~26.7 g (0.86 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17691ul\" data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~39–40 mm (1.54–1.57 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fwogo1\" data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded or plain (varies by variety and striking type)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eCondition Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14vjdb9\" data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003eOver 180 years old; 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Due to the nature of early U.S. Mint production, design details, relief, and surface characteristics may vary between specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"4095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3885\"\u003eOwn a Piece of Early American Monetary History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3888\"\u003eSecure this extraordinary 1836 Gobrecht Dollar and hold a tangible link to the earliest artistic evolution of U.S. silver coinage — a masterpiece that bridges history, art, and rarity in one legendary piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Judy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54515689390402,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/4818\/6946\/files\/02_ec39c7be-e653-4282-b242-40d080a3ddb9.jpg?v=1780727541","url":"https:\/\/wildjudy.com\/products\/1836-united-states-gobrecht-dollar-high-relief-original-strike-silver-coin","provider":"Wild Judy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}